One of the more common Scripture passages used to prove the Catholic understanding of praying to the saints is in error is from Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 -- “For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward; but the memory of them is lost. Their love and … Continue reading The Saints – Do They “Know Nothing” About What is Happening on Earth?
Month: November 2021
The Saints, and What it Means to Pray
One thing that separates most Protestants from Catholics (and Orthodox) is the Catholic and Orthodox churches believe in the “communion of the saints,” and this communion is not broken by death but rather is perfected. As a result, we pray to the saints and request their help with our many needs in this life. This … Continue reading The Saints, and What it Means to Pray
The Papacy (Pope), St. Peter in Rome and Other Final Points
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall … Continue reading The Papacy (Pope), St. Peter in Rome and Other Final Points
The Papacy (Pope), St. Peter’s Weaknesses, and Papal Infallibility
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall … Continue reading The Papacy (Pope), St. Peter’s Weaknesses, and Papal Infallibility
The Papacy (Pope), St. Peter, and the Jerusalem Council
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall … Continue reading The Papacy (Pope), St. Peter, and the Jerusalem Council
Between the Farm and the Cross 